Historic Bethabara Park Gardens
2019-04-28 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States

Greensboro Arboretum
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Greensboro Arboretum, 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States
This underused park in Greensboro always has a nice selection of butterflies in the flowerbeds. Get in touch with Laura to let her know that you plan to participate.

Sumter National Forest - Enoree District
2019-05-13 10:00 - 15:30 | Sumter National Forest, Enoree District – BP Gas Station, 3536 Whitmire Hwy, Clinton, SC, 29325, United States
POSTPONED DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER (was May 11)
NEW DATE – Monday, May 13
The Midlands Chapter walk to Sumter National Forest previously scheduled for May 11 has been postponed due to predicted rain. Dennis Forsythe who is leading has rescheduled the walk for Monday, May 13. Be sure to let Dennis know if you will be attending.
Please meet at the BP gas station on Hwy. 66 right off of I-26 near Joanna, SC. We will then drive to various parts of the forest. Walking will be minimal. There are bathrooms in the camping area, but we may not be near them until the afternoon. There are no restaurants nearby. Our targeted species are Pepper and Salt Skipper, Common Roadside-Skipper and Dusted Skipper. Dennis Forsythe will lead.

Guilford County Farm - Guilford County, NC
2019-05-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Guilford County Farm – Guilford County, NC, 7315 Howerton Road, Elon, NC, 27244, United States
Meet at the parking lot in front of the old prison. Joint trip with the Audubon Society.
This is a new county park that has great potential for both butterflies and birds. Our member Marie Poteat, who also is on the Audubon Society Board, serves on the Guilford County Parks Commission. She will show participants some of the wildlife areas. Contact Marie to confirm the latest details on where and when to meet.

Reynolda Gardens
2019-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Meet at the greenhouse.
This is one of our favorite places to look for butterflies in the Triad. Contact the coordinator to let her know you’re planning to come.

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
2019-06-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Carolina Sandhills NWR, 23734 US-1, McBee, SC, 29101, United States
Please meet in the parking lot at the visitor center of Carolina Sandhills NWR. The main entrance is on US Highway 1, about 4 miles northeast of McBee, SC. The address is 23734 U.S. Highway 1, McBee, SC 29101. Our target species will be hairstreaks including Banded, Coral and King’s. There are restroom facilities at Lake Bee, but we will not be near there until later in the day. There are gas stations in McBee. We will drive to sections of the NWR and stop to look for butterflies. Walking will be minimal.

Blue Ridge Music Center
2019-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Blue Ridge Music Center – Milepost 213, 700 Foothills Road, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
Gene Schepker would like to lead a trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway specifically to find the rare Two-spotted Skipper. There should be lots of other butterflies as well.
Contact Gene for additional information.
We will meet at the Music Center parking lot near the office at 10:00 AM and hunt butterflies until at least mid-afternoon. The terrain is mostly level on bottom ground and is fairly easy walking. If you want to join us, please email your cell phone number to Gene. He will watch the weather and keep in touch as the date approaches.
Bathrooms, water and some food is available at the Center.

NABA Count - Congaree National Park
2019-06-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
Meet at the visitor center which has restroom facilities. We will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. Contact David Shelley if you are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and you may come for a whole or half day.

CANCELLED - Anne Springs Close Greenway / Elon Park
2019-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | SC
CANCELLED
Target Species: Byssus Skipper

Haw River State Park
2019-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Haw River SP Iron Ore Belt Access, 6064 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC, 27455, United States
Haw River State Park is located in Guilford County and we will explore the relatively new Iron Ore Belt Access. Contact Anne to let her know that you’re planning to participate.

Marie Poteat's Property - Guilford County, NC
2019-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Marie Poteat’s Property – Guilford County, NC, 1111 Bales Chapel Rd, Jamestown, NC, 27282, United States
The field trip to this private property in Jamestown was originally scheduled for June 1, 2019.
Join us this coming Saturday, June 22, at 10:00 am for our CBS Triad Chapter field trip to Marie Poteat’s property in Jamestown, NC. The address is 1111 Bales Chapel Rd., Jamestown, NC 27282. Pull in through the gate and park in front of the old house. Please arrive early to get parked properly.
If you look at the emails you receive on Triad butterfly activities, you have seen many beautiful photos of butterflies on Marie’s property. This is our opportunity to see some of those butterflies in person. Marie has spent many years restoring native plants on her family property while eliminating invasive species. For those interested in Monarch butterflies, she has more than 25 species of the milkweed host plants. This hard work has paid off. She probably has more butterfly species visiting and breeding on her property than any other location in Guilford County.
In planning for your morning outing in Jamestown, you should be aware that there are NO restroom facilities available. Be sure to make a “pit stop” somewhere in Jamestown before continuing to the property. Bring your own water to drink, and dress for summer weather, including using tick protection.
Marie would like to have some idea of how many people she should plan to accommodate. Consequently, please contact her by early Friday evening to let her know that you’re planning to come and for last minute instructions. Keep in mind that this is a large property. If you don’t let her know you’re coming or you arrive late, the group may be elsewhere on the property when you get there.
Coordinator: Marie Poteat <marie.poteat@gmail.com> Please contact Marie if you plan to attend.

NABA Count - Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary
2019-07-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Silver Bluff Audubon Sanctuary, 4542 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson, SC, 29831, United States
We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Visitor Center, 4542 Silver Bluff Road, Jackson, South Carolina, and will cover areas not generally open to the public. The Visitor Center is on the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road so keep going after the pavement ends. We will butterfly both in the morning and the afternoon. The restrooms at the center will be open at the beginning of the count and at lunch.

Gum Swamp Road, Jackson, SC
2019-07-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Kathwood Lakes parking area, 33.337279, -81.843453
Date changed from Saturday, July 13 to Sunday, July 14 due to expected rain on July 13.
This is in Jackson, SC near Aiken. Our target species are Texan Crescent and Tawny and Hackberry Emperors. We will meet at the Kathwood Lakes parking area of the Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary. We will leave some cars at this location and consolidate the number of vehicles. It is just before where the dirt road portion of Silver Bluff Road begins. It is approximately 200 yards after crossing the railroad tracks coming south on Silver Bluff Road. Kathwood Lakes is the name Google Map uses for the bodies of water at this location. The GPS coordinates are 33.337279, -81.843453. If you are coming from the north Beech Island is the nearest place with bathrooms, places to eat and gas stations. If coming from the south, Jackson is the nearest place for these items. If coming from the east down Silver Bluff Road, SC 302 Aiken will be the last town on your way. Jackson will be to your south on SC 125 if you need to stop just prior to the meeting spot. There is a possibility of butterflying at Silver Bluff Audubon Center in the afternoon.

Sandhills Game Lands
2019-07-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Sandhills Game Land, 35.026875, -79.559467
The Greater Charlotte Chapter will have its next walk at the Sandhills Game Lands on Saturday, 07/20/19. The target species for this trip are Hessel’s Hairstreak and Roadside Skippers.
We will meet at the Hoffman BP, 2183 Caddell Rd, Hoffman, NC 28347 (35.026875, -79.559467) at 09:00.
Please send Rob Gilson an email to let him know that you are coming or if you have any additional questions.

Oconee County, SC - Southwest Location
2019-07-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Sumter National Forest, Andrew Pickens District SW, 34.754116, -83.237327
We will look, drive and walk various forest roads in the Oconee County section of the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest for uncommon species like Diana Fritillary, Golden Banded-Skipper and Mottled Duskywing.
Meet at the junction of Long Creek Highway (Highway 76) and Spy Rock Road (State Road S-37-748). This is about 10 miles northwest of Westminster, South Carolina, just past the Brasstown Baptist Church on the left if heading north on Long Creek Highway.
We will ride and walk along forest roads and the pace should be easy. There are no restrooms at these locations.
Bring water, binoculars, field guides, sun screen, insect repellent and lunch.
If you plan on staying in the vicinity for the weekend, hotels are available in Anderson, Clemson, Easly, Seneca and Walhalla.

Oconee County, SC - Northeast Location
2019-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Mountain Top Trading Post, Mountain Rest, SC, 5251 Whetstone Road, Mountain Rest, SC, 29664, United States
We will look, drive and walk various forest roads in the Oconee County section of the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest for uncommon species like Diana Fritillary, Golden Banded-Skipper and Mottled Duskywing.
Meet at the Mountain Top Trading Post located at the junction of Highway 28 S and Whetstone Road (State Road S-37-193).
We will ride and walk along forest roads and the pace should be easy. There are no restrooms at these locations.
Bring water, binoculars, field guides, sun screen, insect repellent and lunch.
If you plan on staying in the vicinity for the weekend, hotels are available in Anderson, Clemson, Easly, Seneca and Walhalla.

Latta Plantation NP and Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge
2019-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CLOSED!
Due to the large response we’ve had to our upcoming walk at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, we would like to move our meet up location to the gravel parking lot behind the Nature Center and not the Nature Center Parking Lot. After you enter the park drive past the Nature Center parking lot to the next road and follow it to the lot behind the Nature Center. A map is attached for reference.
During these walks we generally see our highest species diversity of the season.

Historic Bethabara Park
2019-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
We will concentrate on the gardens on the north side of the park, which include a culinary garden, a medicinal garden, and an expanded butterfly garden. If we have the time and inclination, we will walk a short portion of the adjacent greenway. Note that we will start at 9:00 am in an effort to avoid some of the summer heat.
Contact Dennis Burnette <deburnette@triad.rr.com> by 6 pm on Friday evening, Aug. 9 to let us know that you’re coming. This is particularly important this time because of the late notice. If no one contacts us, we will postpone the walk.

Wannamaker Nature Preserve
2019-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Wannamaker Nature Preserve, 33.636649, -80.706006
This property is owned by the Columbia Audubon Society and is located 3.5 miles east of St. Matthews, South Carolina on SC 6. It is not open to the general public. There is a pavilion and bathroom on site. The target species is the second brood of the Harvester. Caroline Eastman, the “original” organizer, is not be able to attend so Marty and Dave Kastner will lead this walk..

NABA Count - Southern Lake Norman
2019-08-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Lake Norman
SAVE THE DATE!
Specific information to follow as it becomes available or contact Taylor Piephoff for details.

Loretta Lutman Butterfly Garden
2019-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | SC
Visit and tour of Loretta Lutman’s extensive private butterfly garden in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC. We visited this garden last year and had great turn out and a great time.
Contact our host, Loretta Lutman <butterflies_bg@triad.rr.com>, for directions and to let her know that you’re planning to come. Note that this is a Sunday afternoon and we would like to start at 2 pm. There is a lot of preparation that goes into these private garden visits. In addition to maintenance on the garden, Loretta plans to have lemonade and snacks so she would like to know how many people to prepare for. We have a rain date planned in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. Guests are welcome.

Savannah NWR and Tillman Sand Ridge HP
2019-08-24 10:00 - 2019-08-25 15:00 | Tillman Sand Ridge Meeting Location, 32.463760, -81.107259
We will look for wetland skippers and southern strays mainly at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday and the Tillman Sandridge Heritage Preserve and Becks Ferry Landing on Sunday.
SATURDAY WALK CANCELLED – Due to a lack of nectar and butterflies, the Saturday walk has been cancelled! Saturday, August 24, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Meet at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center located at 694 Beech Hill Ln, off Highway 17 (Speedway Boulevard) to the South of Hardeeville, South Carolina. GPS coordinates for the visitor center are 32.172766, -81.076097.
Sunday, August 25, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Meet at the Exxon Station just north of the junction of US Highway 321 (Cotton Hill Road) and SC Highway 336 (Tillman Road). GPS coordinates for the Exxon station are 32.463760, -81.107259.
There are restroom at the refuge and the Exxon Station. Walks will be along level sand and paved roads. Bring lunch, field guide, binoculars, water, sun screen, insect repellent, etc. Dennis Forsythe will lead.

Barbara Cullen Butterfly Garden
2019-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Barbara Cullen Butterfly Garden, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Visit and tour of Barbara Cullen’s private butterfly garden in Winston-Salem, NC. This will be our first visit here.
Contact our host, Barbara Cullen <barbcul@aol.com>, for directions and to let her know that you’re planning to come.

Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve
2019-09-07 09:30 - 15:30 | Crackerneck WMA, 33.286, -81.781
Jackson, SC, Aiken County. Please visit their website for directions. This area is only open during designated dates and times. Meet at the gate where you will have to sign in and out. We may carpool on the property leaving the other cars in the parking area. We will drive to various areas to look for butterflies. The main roads are gravel, the smaller roads are grass but unless you get way off the track they are in pretty good shape and are well maintained. There is a port-o-let at the gate. The nearest town is Jackson, a mile or two from the front gate. There is a Subway there and possibly other local restaurants, but you should probably bring lunch because the property is huge and if you get back to the areas where we’re going to be, it can take as long as ½ hour just to get back to the gate. Intricate Satyr, Texan Crescent and Appalachian Brown have been found at this site.

NABA Count - Congaree National Park
2019-09-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
Meet at the visitor center which has restroom facilities. We will divide into smaller groups. Some will have longer areas to walk. Some trails will have roots and may be overgrown. There are no restaurants nearby. Contact David Shelley if you are able to help with this important count. You do not have to be an expert to help and may come for a whole or half day.

Parris Island, South Carolina
2019-09-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Parris Island Gateway, 32.375001, -80.716649
This is a very rare opportunity to butterfly on Parris Island.
The walk will be LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 PEOPLE who sign up by September 9 either on the CBS website or by contacting Marty Kastner at kastners@aol.com. When you register, you will need to PROVIDE YOUR fULL NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH. This information will be given to John Holloway (our trip leader and the natural resources person for Parris Island) which he will submit to Parris Island base security for the purpose of vetting all attendees. Dennis Forsythe is the organizer for this walk.
We will meet at the Parris Island Gateway entrance just south of US Highway 21 at Malecon Drive. Once through the main gate, we will pull over to caravan. The GPS coordinates for the front entry gate are 32.375001, -80.716649.
Long pants, sturdy shoes and a hat are recommended. Please bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and lunch. Binoculars, a camera (for the photographers in the group) and field guide will be helpful for butterfly identification.

SI Group
2019-09-28 10:30 - 16:00 | SI Group, 725 Cannon Bridge Road, Orangeburg, SC, 29115, United States
This is a joint trip with SCAN (South Carolina Association of Naturalists). The address is 725 Cannon Bridge Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115. Come in the second entrance after crossing the railroad tracks coming from Hwy. 301. Look to your right and go towards the tree line. We will line our cars up near the tree line. When everyone is there, Arthur Sweatman from the SI Group will lead the caravan of cars to the Hundred Acre Woods. Dave Kastner is our trip organizer. The target species is the Goatweed Leafwing and other fall butterflies. There is a porta potty on site. Restaurants and gas stations are nearby. The walk will be on flat ground but some field areas may be overgrown. Register online or contact Dave if you are able to attend.

Pre-Symposium Walk - Santee Coastal Reserve WMA
2019-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Santee Coastal Reserve WMA Meeting Location, 734 South Santee Road, McClellanville, SC, 29458, United States
Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area
220 Santee Gun Club Road
McClellanville, SC 29458
GPS Coordinates: 33.147765, -79.396188
Meeting Location
Lily Pond Baptist Church
734 South Santee Road
McClellanville, SC 29458
GPS Coordinates: 33.152602, -79.410820
Driving Directions
From Charleston or Mt. Pleasant:
Drive north on US 17. Once past the small town of McClellanville, turn right onto South Santee Road (State Rd S-10-857) and drive until it intersects with Santee Gun Club Road. Lily Pond Baptist Church is at this junction on the right. Park behind the church.
From Georgetown:
Drive south on US 17 for approximately 15.0 miles. One mile beyond the South Santee River Bridge, turn left onto South Santee Road (State Road S-10-857). Drive approximately 1.4 miles until it intersects with Santee Gun Club Road. Lily Pond Baptist Church is at this junction on the left. Park behind the church.

CBS Symposium - Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center
2019-10-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 5821 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC, 29429, United States
SAVE THE DATE!

A great list of speakers has been lined up so we hope you will be able to join us for an informative day. Guests are also welcome. Additionally, walks are scheduled for Friday afternoon, October 4th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Sunday morning, October 6th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Information about these walks can be found on the events calendar.
Registration and lunch forms for the symposium are attached below. Additional information will follow as it becomes available.
Following are links to the Downloadable Forms for the Symposium
Symposium Registration form 2019
Lunch Form 2019

Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center
5821 US 17
Awendaw, SC 29429
GPS Coordinates: 32.9747782, -79.6682720
Directions:
From I-26 E use the 2 right lanes to take exit 212 to merge onto I-526 E toward Mt. Pleasant. Take exit 29 toward Georgetown. Follow US 17 N for 15 miles to your destination, which will be on your right.
If driving from areas south of Charleston, take I-95/US 17 N. Take exit 33 to merge onto US-17 N (56 miles). Use the right lane to take I-526 E to North Charleston. Continue on I-526 E for 18 miles. Take exit 29 towards Georgetown. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US -17 N. Continue on US -17 North for 15 miles to your destination, which will be on your right.

Francis Marion NF Farewell Corners
2019-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Francis Marion NF Farewell Corners, 33.086454, -79.667045
We will meet at the junction of Farewell Corner Road (FS 161) and Halfway Creek Road. It will be easy walking with stops along forest service roads.
Target species will be Little Metalmark, Georgia Satyr and anything else we can find.
